The Verdant Passage
A Prism Pentad Novel
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4.2 • 19 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
Return to the apocalyptic deserts of the Dark Sun world as unlikely heroes spark a revolution against an evil sorcerer-king
For thousands of years, the devil sorcerer King Kalak has used vile magic to drain Athas of its precious life-force. Now, his reign is coming to an end—though the city of Tyr, like the rest of the world, is nothing more than a magic-blasted ruin and a desolate place of dust, blood, and fear. All that’s left is desperation—and revolution.
Leading this revolution against Kalak are a maverick statesman, a winsome half-elf slave girl, and a man-dwarf gladiator bred for the arenas. But if the people are to be freed, the mismatched trio of steadfast rebels must look into the face of terror and choose between love and life.
First introduced in 1991, Troy Denning’s post-apocalyptic world of Athas remains one of the most talked-about and fan-requested settings in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Now, a new generation of readers can discover the magic-blasted deserts of the unforgettable Dark Sun . . .
Customer Reviews
It’s Readable, but Nothing Special
There’s no way this book is 5 stars; sorry. It’s pulp fiction, not some underrated cult classic. The story has a nice pace. The characters are compelling enough to be somewhat interested in. That’s about it.
Still, the story is jumpy and the ending is underwhelming. The combat reads like a bad quidditch match. There are a few preposterous plot events. The characters are just good enough, but still two-dimensional. The pace is not even. Finally, tbh, the story is only so so.
None the less, I read it. If you’re looking for a trashy read for the beach, this is it. It’ll cost you though. The price for this book is at least twice what would be reasonable for a story of this quality.